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Olomouc

Olomouc is the sixth largest city in the Czech Republic. Located roughly halfway between Prague and Krakow, Olomouc boasts a concentration of Baroque architecture second only to Prague. Since 2000 town is listed on UNESCO World Heritage list for a range of historical monuments and entire area of an old city center, second in value to Prague. Olomouc was founded as a royal town near the Morava River in the early 13th century. The history of settlements here is much older. The Bishopric was founded here in 1063, centuries later in 1777, it was raised to the rank of an archbishopric. There are numerous religious monuments, such as the Bishop’s Cathedral of St. Wenceslas. The Bishop’s Palace is an outstanding monument with a complex design of windows. The second significant section of town is the western part with the Upper and the Lower squares. The remarkable rectory Church of St. Maurice and the extensive town hall, which has a bay chapel and a modern astronomical clock, date from the Gothic period.

After the Thirty Years‘ War, the town was magnificently rebuilt in the Baroque style. Besides the buildings of the Jesuit order, the Archbishop’s Palace or the nearby pilgrimage place called “Svatý kopeček” (Holy Hill), a unique complex of six Baroque fountains and plague columns has been preserved.

In modern history Olomouc becomes technological, educational and cultural center of the region. It is seat of the high court and number of government institutions. There is seat of Palacky University in Olomouc, the oldest university in Moravia region founded in 1573. Along the university emerges clusters of research centers and technology incubator, which houses many IT companies, such as Oriflame Software, Sabris, CD Information Systems, Meopta. It also attracted foreign technology companies such as Honeywell. Olomouc is only short ride from Brno, which is another ICT and biotech center in Czech Republic.

Clarion Congress Hotel Olomouc ****

Agilia Conference takes place at Clarion Congress Hotel Olomouc situated in close vicinity of historical center, listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List and Palacký University. The quality of accommodation meets the highest standards. The hotel provides modern congress center with all technical amenities.

Hotel further provides Welness center. Parking lots are available at the hotel grounds and also in hotel surroundings.

The prices are per person per night, including breakfast, if ordered via Aguarra in connection with conference:

Conference rates for accommodation are valid only when ordering through this website.The prices are without VAT.

Getting to Olomouc

Europe (Regional) - Flying via Brno or Ostrava

Brno has an international airport which is regularly served by flights from Eindhoven, London (Luton) by WizzAir and London (Stansted) by Ryanair. For more information we recommend to consult Brno Airportwebsite. Aguarra shuttle will be available to/from airport in following timetables. Shuttle tickets can be ordered with registration form. Timetables are like follows (and will be updated in January):

Ostrava has an international airport which is regularly served by flights from Düsseldorf and Prague by Czech Airlines, Paris by Smartwings, London (Stansted) by Ryanair. For more information we recommend to consult Ostrava Airport website. Airport provides connecting train to Ostrava-Svinov station, from where departs direct Supercity trains to Olomouc operated by Czech Railways, or train services by other operators. To find a suitable train connection, we recommend to consult IDOS timetables.

Mayor Hubs - Flying via Vienna or Prague

For international arrivals it is recommended to take a flight to Vienna (VIE) or Prague (PRG). Airport Vienna provides direct bus connection to Brno, where to change for bus or train to Olomouc. It is recommended to book your bus tickets in advance via Student Agency RegioJet website.

Aguarra shuttle will be available to airport in following timetables. Shuttle tickets can be ordered with registration form. Timetables are like follows:

Airport Prague provides connecting bus to Prague train station, from where departs direct Supercity trains to Olomouc operated by Czech Railways, or train services by other operators. It is recommended to book your tickets in advance. To find a suitable train connection, we recommend to consult IDOStimetables.

Olomouc by Train or Bus

Olomouc lies on the important rail corridor; all Supercity and Eurocity trains stops here. The central railway station and bus station are both located just 200metres from the conference venue and only a few minutes away from the historical centre. To find a suitable train or bus connection, we recommend to consult IDOStimetables.